Audit & Accounts Manager – Chorley

A well respected firm of Accountants in Chorley are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts & Audit Manager to join their team as a result of the growth of their client portfolio. They are looking for someone to ultimately progress to director level.

This portfolio has grown through recommendation as a result of their superb reputation as one of the regions market leaders and excellent service delivery to the businesses they work alongside and ultimately help grow into more profitable organisations.

 

The remit of the role will include:

  • Review of accounts and advice for more complex clients
  • Provide support to your clients from an accounting perspective
  • Work as part of the management team, to include, department work planning, appraisals and also directly guiding more junior team members to provide both technical and day to day guidance to support their journey
  • Planning and close out meetings whilst managing your audit teams throughout the audit cycle
  • Assist with managing staff resourcing across audits throughout the year and will liaise closely with Partners and fellow managers

 

Benefits:

  • Daily flexible working hours
  • Hybrid working
  • On site parking
  • Autonomous working environment

 

You must be either ACA or ACCA qualified and have a relevant public practice background with Audit experience. Ongoing professional development will be provided for progression and benefits are commensurate with a top flight firm such as they are.

Audit & Accounts Senior – Preston

A well respected regional firm of Accountants in Preston are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts & Audit Senior to join their team as a result of the growth of their client portfolio. They are looking for someone to ultimately progress to director level.

This portfolio has grown through recommendation as a result of their superb reputation as one of the regions market leaders and excellent service delivery to the businesses they work alongside and ultimately help grow into more profitable organisations.

 

The remit of the role will include:

  • Review of accounts and advice for more complex clients
  • Provide support to your clients from an accounting perspective
  • Work as part of the senior team, to include, department work planning, appraisals and also directly guiding more junior team members to provide both technical and day to day guidance to support their journey
  • Planning and close out meetings whilst managing your audit teams throughout the audit cycle
  • Assist with managing staff resourcing across audits throughout the year and will liaise closely with Partners and fellow managers

 

Benefits:

  • 35 hours per week (currently being trialed over a 4 day week
  • Flexible working and hybrid working options are available
  • Contribution into an auto enrolled pension scheme
  • Group Income Protection Scheme
  • Payment of professional subscriptions
  • Commission for introducing new clients/work
  • Commission for introducing new team members
  • Life assurance (4 x salary)
  • Funded social events

 

You must be either ACA or ACCA qualified and have a relevant public practice background with Audit experience. Ongoing professional development will be provided for progression and benefits are commensurate with a top flight firm such as they are.

Audit & Accounts Semi Senior – Leeds

A Top 50 firm of Accountants in Leeds are currently recruiting for an experienced Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior to join their team as a result new client business. They are looking for someone to ultimately progress and train with them to be a fully qualified Manager.

This portfolio has grown through recommendation as a result of their superb reputation in the market and excellent service delivery to the businesses they work alongside to ultimately help grow them into more profitable organisations.

 

Accounts preparation:

  • Prepare analyses and make postings using the firm’s accounting software
  • Produce draft financial statements for Limited Companies using the firm’s accounting software
  • Produce draft tax computations for Limited Companies using the firm’s accounting software
  • Assist more senior members of the team as required

 

Audit:

  • Carry out internal control, system and walkthrough tests;
  • Attend stock stakes
  • Carry out basic audit tests as part of a team in relation to other statutory or non-statutory audits
  • Other duties within the office as and when required. 

 

Benefits:

  • Flexible working
  • Competitive salary
  • Study support package if applicable
  • Excellent personal development programmes to support career growth opportunities.
  • Structured development and leadership training
  • Flexible benefits reward package

 

The firm requires at least 2 years accountancy practice experience and would consider those either studying or completed their AAT or even those part ACCA or ACA Qualified. Full study support towards AAT and further study support for ACCA and ACA will be provided.

If this role isn’t quite what your looking for then please contact Phil directly on 07885 416454 or [email protected] for further information on opportunities in Practice.

Audit Manager – Liverpool

A regional firm of Accountants with 4 offices across the North West are currently recruiting for an experienced Audit Manager to join their Liverpool team as a result of the growth of their client portfolio. They are looking for someone to ultimately progress to director level.

This portfolio has grown through recommendation as a result of their superb reputation as one of the regions market leaders and excellent service delivery to the businesses they work alongside and ultimately help grow into more profitable organisations.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead, manage and motivate the Audit team to deliver timely and quality audits, ensuring the highest level of client satisfaction is delivered at all times
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, being their key contact throughout the year.
  • Pro-actively manage client planning and close-down meetings, ensuring the team are fully up to date and understand their roles throughout each audit
  • Ensure audit practices and approaches are up to date, best practice and compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements
  • Develop good awareness of the industry locally, ensuring professional network is cultivated with the aim of attracting and developing new business

 

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience with a clear pathway to further pay and role progression
  • Annual leave (increases upon length of service with the option to buy/sell)
  • Pension Scheme (including salary exchange)
  • Group Life Assurance & Medicash Cover
  • Flexible Working Policy
  • Accredited Investor in People
  • Employee recognition awards
  • Regular, planned staff social events which are subsidised and well-attended!  

 

You must be either ACA/ACCA qualified and have a relevant public practice background with an Audit focus. Ongoing professional development will be provided for progression and benefits are commensurate with a top flight firm such as they are.

Audit Assistant Manager – Altrincham

A large regional firm of Accountants with 7 offices, have a vacancy in their Altrincham office for an experienced Audit Assistant Manager to join their team as a result of the growth of their client portfolio through recommendation of their exceptional services.

They offer a genuinely autonomous environment and operate a flexible working policy with the option to accrue hours for extra annual leave, including other great benefits. 

 

The remit of the role will include:

  • Planning and project managing a portfolio of audit clients
  • Review the work of junior staff members and ensure that any review points are addressed.
  • Assisting colleagues and trainees within the team with development and technical advice.
  • Tracking job progress and billing targets
  • Building a positive working relationship with clients including attending client planning and completion meetings.
  • Ensure compliance with all financial regulations
  • Ensuring work is completed to a high standard and on time
  • Dealing with any client queries in a timely and efficient manner

 

Benefits:

  • Flexible (hybrid) working and generous holiday allowance
  • Annual health MOT’s, flu jabs and birthday vouchers
  • Structured leadership & management academy to fast track progression
  • UK’s top 5 Accountancy firm to work for

 

You must be fully ACA/ACCA qualified and have a relevant public practice background with an Audit focus. Ongoing professional development will be provided for progression.

If this role isn’t quite what your looking for then please contact me directly on 07885 416454 or on [email protected] for further information on opportunities in Practice across the UK.

Audit Manager

NSTR is working closely with an international accountancy and advisory firm to appoint an experienced Audit Manager. Reporting direct to Partners and Directors, responsibilities will include:

 

Responsibilities:

  • Leading and delivering audit assignments from planning through to completion on a varied portfolio of corporate clients, having direct interaction with executive and board level contacts
  • Project managing all aspects of the assignment – planning and execution of fieldwork and statutory reporting, agreeing timelines, briefing the team, supervision and delivery of work, budgeting and monitoring the financial performance to optimise profit
  • Working as part of the tenders team – reviewing and analysing data and records, preparing and drafting reports
  • Leading a team in the field – supervising and coaching junior members, maximising their potential

 

Requirements:

  • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
  • Recent experience as an external Audit Manager with exposure to large corporate clients
  • Excellent communication, literacy and numerical, project management and leadership skills
  • Strong practical knowledge of IFRS

 

The role offers:

  • Excellent remuneration
  • Further development and progression
  • Varied and interesting clients and work

Audit Senior Manager

NSTR is working with a leading independent firm of Accountants to appoint an Audit Senior Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning firm.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Reporting to Directors and Partners in a client facing position
  • Lead a team of auditors including Trainees, Seniors and Managers – supporting and motivating them to ensure they deliver to the best of their capabilities
  • Manage own portfolio of clients to maximise efficiency, profitability and satisfaction while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements is met
  • Identifying and actioning business development opportunities
  • Recruitment – attracting talent to the firm

 

Requirements:

  • Experience working as an Audit Manager/Senior Manager in practice, managing a varied portfolio of clients
  • Strong communication and relationship building skills
  • Strong and effective leadership skills with proven experience in managing and developing a high performing team

 

The role offers:

  • Excellent remuneration and benefits package
  • Clear path to progress further
  • Flexible/hybrid working

Senior Manager, Audit- Liverpool

NSTR is working with a leading independent firm of Accountants to appoint an Audit Senior Manager into their Liverpool city centre office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning firm and is offering a clear route to Director and Partnership.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Reporting to Directors and Partners in a client facing position
  • Lead a team of auditors including Trainees, Seniors and Managers – supporting and motivating them to ensure they deliver to the best of their capabilities
  • Manage own portfolio of clients to maximise efficiency, profitability and satisfaction while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements is met
  • Identifying and actioning business development opportunities
  • Recruitment – attracting talent to the firm

 

Requirements:

  • Experience working as an Audit Manager/Senior Manager in practice, managing a varied portfolio of clients
  • Strong communication and relationship building skills
  • Strong and effective leadership skills with proven experience in managing and developing a high performing team

 

The role offers:

  • Excellent remuneration and benefits package
  • Clear path to progress further
  • Flexible/hybrid working

Audit Manager- Warrington

NSTR is working closely with an established firm of chartered accountants and business advisers in Warrington to appoint Audit Managers due to growth and internal promotions. There is also an option for a Senior Manager to join depending on level of experience.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Managing a portfolio of clients who are predominantly owner managed businesses across a wide range of industries, reporting directly to Directors and Partners
  • Delivering high quality audit assignments while advising and guiding clients through any challenges; providing creative solutions to solve any problems that may arise
  • Lead and develop more junior members of the audit team – providing training, briefing and overseeing on assignments, being involved in recruitment
  • Identifying business development opportunities and working with the relevant team in order to see these opportunities come to fruition

 

Requirements:

  • ACA/ACCA qualified
  • Previous experience managing a portfolio of audit clients
  • Team leadership, development and management experience
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills

Audit Manager- Liverpool

NSTR is working closely with a leading North West based accountancy firm to appoint an Audit Manager into their Liverpool office due to growth of the department.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Developing strong client relationships, working with other departments to ensure an all round excellent client experience, identifying and actioning business development opportunities
  • Managing and leading audits – coordinating required resource, delegating and allocating tasks and time-scales, adhering to relevant standards and ensuring compliance at all times
  • Responsible for the audit findings report, identifying and recording areas of concern/risk brought up by on-site audit team
  • Work closely with juniors to review work and develop skills

 

Requirements:

  • ACA/ACCA qualified with post qualification experience in a similar role
  • Management experience – training and development of juniors
  • Experience working with a portfolio of clients which are growing/changing due to acquisitions/funding/selling etc
  • Excellent communication skills and proven track record of building effective relationships with both clients and colleagues

 

The role offers:

  • Highly rewarding remuneration DOE and benefits package
  • Supportive and positive culture within the firm
  • Career development and further progression
  • Interesting and varied client base

External Audit Manager – Gibraltar

NSTR is working on an exciting opportunity for an External Audit Manager to join a leading firm in their Gibraltar office. As an Audit Manager, you’ll lead a team of forward-thinking individuals to deliver high quality audits.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Leading teams, using your team and relationship management skills to ensure the delivery of high quality audit work – from planning to completion of an Audit, including the review of financial statements, ensuring that it meets regulatory standards
  • Building meaningful relationships and demonstrating curiosity that will allow you to have insightful conversations and provide visible challenge during the Audit
  • Building connections across teams and specialist areas within the firm to help bring insight to the organisations we audit. This includes managing a variety of views and consulting where appropriate
  • Leading on the completion of areas of complex or judgemental audit work which includes the identification of issues, analysis of data, articulation of findings and the ability to draw informed conclusions
  • Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout
  • Leading on internal projects supporting the business and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor and coach for junior staff members in your business unit
  • Supporting your team’s technical and personal development and identifying where they may require further support
  • Putting your team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations

 

Requirements:

  • Be Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified accountant (or international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience in Audit (including international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience)
  • Experience of IFRS and/or Gibraltar/UK GAAP and international standards on auditing (ISA)
  • Strong project management skills and experience managing an audit from planning to completion
  • Confident in challenging yourself and others to complete high quality testing and documentation
  • Ability to establish and nurture positive relationships across all levels – both internally and externally
  • Drives innovative thinking and supports others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles
  • Experience encouraging a team environment that promotes collaboration and constructive challenge and has demonstrated the ability to act quickly to resolve team issues and questions
  • Shows resilience and demonstrates dedication to self development including being agile and innovative in the digital world

IT Audit Assistant – Jersey

NSTR is looking to place an IT Audit Assistant into an enthusiastic and dynamic team where you will be responsible for completing all aspects of the engagement lifecycle, including engagement execution and delivery, writing reports, and communicating with engagement managers. The role is client-focused and involves planning and delivering IT audit and assurance-based engagements for clients, with a focus on audit quality and audit innovation.  

 

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute the day-to-day activities of IT audit and assurance engagements
  • Complete tasks and deliverables to a high-quality standard as part of the audit engagements
  • Keep senior IT Audit members informed of significant developments and progress on engagements
  • Assist in the identification and communication of IT audit findings to the engagement manager and identify performance improvement opportunities for assigned clients
  • Assist managers and senior managers to supervise less experienced team members on engagements – reviewing and providing guidance on deliverables.
  • Complete report writing, presentations and proposal preparation with minimal guidance
  • Attend client meetings and help facilitate internal/client discussions via seeking and sharing perspectives
  • Develop external network and continues to develop knowledge of industry, market trends, competitor activity and products/services
  • Contribute to the development of case studies, proposals, deliverables or other valuable engagement knowledge 
  • Share knowledge with other KPMG colleagues/teams and contributes to the development of knowledge resources
  • Contribute to a collaborative culture encouraging constructive working relationships with the audit team and others
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with middle to senior level staff internally and externally

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in delivering IT audit and assurance services and/or information security assessments
  • Recognised relevant qualification (e.g. CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CISSP, ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent qualifications) is essential
  • Knowledge of systems environments within industry sectors
  • Experience in business analysis and understanding of core business processes. Experience in financial services and eGaming sectors would be beneficial
  • Experience in identifying and assessing complex IT risks and controls
  • Experience in using digital and data analytics tools (including Alteryx, PowerBI, UIPath, and SQL) would be beneficial
  • Demonstrable analytical and project managements skills
  • Ability to deliver work within tight timelines, on budget and at a high level of quality
  • Strong teamwork ability and able to work independently